Julie Nguyen
Edmonton,AB
Summary
I have always wanted to be in a profession where I can help other people to get back on their feet from injuries, to regain their functions, mobility and eventually become independence again. To me, it is the most rewarding feeling and after my 3 placements, it is undoubtedly validated.
Overview
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1
Certification
Work History
Five Week Rehabilitation Hospital Field Placement
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Strengthened communication skills through interactions with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Independently plan and carry out sessions with patients.
- Make adaptive aids and constraint mitts for patients.
- Independently lead a group session.
- Familiar with charting in Connect Care.
- Co-lead a group sessions with Child Life department.
Five Week Long Term Care Field Placement
St. Joseph Auxillary Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Independently assisted residents to ambulate with walker, cane...
- Independently delivered modalities such as TENS, hot packs,...
- Assisted residents with meals.
- Sharpened knowledge on types wheelchairs, cushions...
- Able to fix/adjust parts of wheelchairs and cushions to match residents' needs.
- Applied edema wear for residents.
- Helped the day program at the facility with preparing/clean-up equipments after use as well as supervise the seniors while they are doing exercises.
- Familiar with using PointClickCare.
- Charted on patients using SOAP notes.
Five Week Private Clinic Field Placement
Corbett Hall Physical Therapy Student Clinic
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Assisted patients with conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, stroke,... to ambulate/perform exercises under the supervision of physical therapists.
- Provided education of patients regarding exercises.
- Assisted physical therapist students with instructing exercises.
- Sharpen charting skills using SOAP note format.
- Assisted in 2-wheeled walker, crutches and ARJO walker ambulation.
Education
Therapist Assistant Diploma (PTA & OTA Major) - Faculty of Health And Community Studies
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB06.2023
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph Catholic High School
Edmonton, AB06.2021
Skills
- Collaborate with other departments (PT, SLP,)
- Assist PTs/OTs/TAs with coming up exercises/activities to maintain/improve functional movements and ROM
- Provide supportive listening to patients
- Intermediate level of knowledge on different types of chair (manual wheelchair, broda, tilt,) and know how to fix/readjust them
Certification
- Standard First Aid with CPR (HCP) and AED August 2022
- N95 Mask Fit Testing September 2022
Hobbies
- Travelling
- Learning about other cultures and cuisine
Languages
- Vietnamese
- English
Timeline
Five Week Rehabilitation Hospital Field Placement
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Five Week Long Term Care Field Placement
St. Joseph Auxillary Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2023
Five Week Private Clinic Field Placement
Corbett Hall Physical Therapy Student Clinic
01.2023 - 02.2023
Therapist Assistant Diploma (PTA & OTA Major) - Faculty of Health And Community Studies
Grant MacEwan University
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph Catholic High School
- Standard First Aid with CPR (HCP) and AED August 2022
- N95 Mask Fit Testing September 2022
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